'Survivor: Philippines': Meet the new castaways!

Caption"Survivor: Philippines"

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"Survivor: Philippines" features three tribes and a handful of familiar faces. Not only are a trio of medically evacuated former players -- Michael Skupin, Russell Swan and Jonathan Penner --returning for a second chance at the game, but "Facts of Life" star Lisa Whelchel and hot-headed Major League Baseball second baseman Jeff Kent are among 15 new castaways competing for a million bucks. "Survivor: Philippines" premieres on CBS Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 8 p.m., with a special 90-minute episode.

"Survivor: Philippines" features three tribes and a handful of familiar faces. Not only are a trio of medically evacuated former players -- Michael Skupin, Russell Swan and Jonathan Penner --returning for a second chance at the game, but "Facts of Life" star Lisa Whelchel and hot-headed Major League Baseball second baseman Jeff Kent are among 15 new castaways competing for a million bucks. "Survivor: Philippines" premieres on CBS Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 8 p.m., with a special 90-minute episode. (CBS)

Tribe: Tandang Age: 50 Residence: White Lake, Mich. Occupation: Professional speaker, author and coach Claim to fame: Medically evacuated from "Survivor: The Australian Outback" after passing out and falling into a fire, severely burning his hands. Skupin was the first contestant ever to leave "Survivor" without being voted out.

Tribe: Tandang Age: 50 Residence: White Lake, Mich. Occupation: Professional speaker, author and coach Claim to fame: Medically evacuated from "Survivor: The Australian Outback" after passing out and falling into a fire, severely burning his hands. Skupin was the first contestant ever to leave "Survivor" without being voted out. (CBS)